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Denon AVR 2803... Should I add an amp?

I currently have a Denon AVR 2803 with Paradigm Reference speakers; Studio 20’s in front, ADP’s for rears and the Studio CC for the center and the PDR 10 sub. I’m considering adding an amp to my line level outputs in enhance the overall sound of the system. I mostly use the system to watch movies. I don’t want to spend much over $500 for a used amp. I’m looking to have several questions answered.
·Will an amp substantially upgrade the sound?
·What power should I be looking for in watts per channel?
·Should I go with a 3-channel amp for the fronts and center or a 5 channel to include the rears?
·What amp, make and model, would best fit with my situation?

Thanks… all advice is welcome!
mfrecker

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foxtrot
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For about $400 you can get a Carver AV-405 (Bob Carver era, Made in the US), it is a 5 channel delivering 100 wpc to the fronts, 110 to the center channel and 50 to the rears.
It sounds quite good for thye money...I'se seen them in Ebay.

Brgds.
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